Saturday - November 23, 2024
Tipoffs for Erie, Pennsylvania (Lake Erie) Newsletter for Sunday November 17, 2024 ( 8 items )  

Binational Tonnage Press Release - November 13, 2024 (St. Lawrence Seaway Cargo Movements Show Positive October Uptick, Reflecting Strong Demand in Key Sectors)
MASSENA, New York, Nov. 14 -- The St. Lawrence Seaway Development Corp. issued the following news release: CORNWALL, ON / WASHINGTON D.C. (November 13, 2024) - The St. Lawrence Seaway reported its October performance figures, with cargo shipments reaching 28 million metric tons since the start of the navigation season. Although this represents a slight decrease compared to the same period last year, October saw a positive uptick over September's results, underscoring the Seaway's vital role in   more

Buffalo State University: Faculty and Staff Achievements Roundup - Mathien Publishes Book on Cancer Journey
BUFFALO, New York, Nov. 14 (TNSres) -- Buffalo State University issued the following Faculty and Staff Achievements Roundup on Nov. 13, 2024: * * * This is part of a monthly series highlighting the honors and achievements of Buffalo State University faculty and staff. The roundup is compiled from the previous months' submissions to the Daily Bulletin and department newsletters. * * * Lorena D. Mathien, chair and associate professor in the Business Department, has published a book titled Why   more

Kelly-backed Erie-Western Pennsylvania Port Authority project receives $11 million in funding
WASHINGTON, Nov. 14 -- Rep. Mike Kelly, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: This week, following support from U.S. Rep. Mike Kelly (R-PA), the U.S. Department of Transportation announced $11,250,000 in grant funding for a project led by Erie-Western Pennsylvania Port Authority to replace the Parade Street slip dock wall in Erie. In May, Rep. Kelly wrote a letter of support for the project. "It's essential that we maintain critical infrastructure along Lake Erie and Presque Isle  more

Limnology & Oceanography Letters Issues Research Articles in October 2024 Edition
WASHINGTON, Nov. 13 -- Limnology and Oceanography Letters, a peer-reviewed journal from the Association for the Sciences of Limnology and Oceanography that says it features aquatic sciences, published research articles on the following topics in its October 2024 edition (Vol. 9, Issue 5): * Bivalve tissues as a recorder of multidecadal global anthropogenic and climate-mediated change in coastal areas * Carbon emissions from inland waters may be underestimated: Evidence from European river netw  more

Navy to Commission Future Littoral Combat Ship Nantucket
WASHINGTON, Nov. 15 -- The U.S. Navy issued the following news release: The Honorable Maura Healey, Governor of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts will deliver the principal address at the commissioning ceremony. Remarks will also be provided by The Honorable Bill Keating, U.S. Representative, Massachusetts 9th District, The Honorable Meredith Berger, Assistant Secretary of the Navy for Energy, Installations, and Environment, Vice Admiral Michael Boyle, Director of Navy Staff, The Honorable Mich  more

Pa. Environmental Protection Dept.: Shapiro Administration Awards Funding to Protect Lake Erie Coastal Zone
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Nov. 14 -- The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection issued the following news release: * * * This year's projects emphasize environmental education, community outreach, and continued research to benefit this critical habitat and ecosystem. * * * Meadville, PA - The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) awarded Coastal Zone Grants totaling more than $288,000 to seven projects in the state's Northwest region. The grants, which are ai  more

Rep. Joyce, House Great Lakes Task Force Urges Committee on Transportation & Infrastructure to Take Up Great Lakes Restoration Initiative Act
WASHINGTON, Nov. 13 -- Rep. Dave Joyce, R-Ohio, issued the following news release on Nov. 12, 2024: Today, House Great Lakes Task Force Co-Chairs Dave Joyce (OH-14), Bill Huizenga (MI-4), Marcy Kaptur (OH-9), and Debbie Dingell (MI-6) sent a letter to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure urging consideration of H.R. 7257, the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative Act of 2024. On February 6th, 2024, this bipartisan bill was introduced to reauthorize the Great Lakes Restoration  more

Rep. Kaptur Announces $10.37M Award to Enhance Ferry Infrastructure for Put-in-Bay, Lake Erie Islands
WASHINGTON, Nov. 15 -- Rep. Marcy Kaptur, D-Ohio, issued the following news release on Nov. 14, 2024: Today, Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (OH-09), Ranking Member of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Energy and Water Development, announced the award of $10,371,073 from the US Department of Transportation's Maritime Administration (MARAD) to the Put-in-Bay Township Port Authority. Awarded through the FY24 Port Infrastructure Development Program (PIDP), the funds will assist with the construc  more